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Car accidents | July 14, 2021

There are various reasons why driving at night presents more danger than driving during the day. Even though nighttime driving typically means that the roadways are less crowded, there are other dangers that crop up that could lead to significant injuries in the event of a collision occurs. Here, our Chicago personal injury lawyers want to discuss a few dangers that may not be specific only to nighttime driving but that are much more prevalent during the late-night hours.

Alcohol and Drug-Impaired Driving

Car accidents | July 8, 2021

Lane changes are perhaps one of the most dangerous things that a person can do on the roadway. Even though changing lanes may seem like a routine procedure, the reality is that there is a certain amount of care and skill required to safely carry out these maneuvers. Unfortunately, accidents involving lane changes are not uncommon throughout Illinois. Here, our car accident lawyers want to discuss who could be at fault when a lane change accident occurs on highways or local roadways.

Determining Fault in a Lane Change Accident

Car accidents | July 1, 2021

Car accidents regularly lead to injuries that are immediately apparent. This can include broken and dislocated bones, severe lacerations, spinal cord trauma, and more. However, car accidents can also cause injuries that do not show up right away. One of these injuries is called fibromyalgia, which is a medical condition that can lead to severe pain and mental health complications over extended periods of time.

As we discuss fibromyalgia, we want to point out that researchers do not know the exact cause of this condition. However, they have linked it to infections, trauma, and genetics. Vehicle accidents could potentially trigger fibromyalgia through physical trauma and psychological stress.

Car accidents | June 20, 2021

If you are involved in a vehicle accident, the number one priority will have to be obtaining medical care so you can make a full recovery. However, after the initial emergency is over with, the concern will quickly go to how to pay incoming medical expenses. After all, if another driver was responsible for the vehicle accident, shouldn’t they be the ones paying for the medical bills?

Unfortunately, that is not always how this works, at least not in the immediate aftermath of the crash. Here, our Chicago car accident lawyers discuss who pays medical bills after a car accident, particularly focusing on the immediate medical expenses as well as any ongoing medical bills a person might incur as they work to recover.

Car accidents | June 11, 2021

People know that they have to obtain and maintain the minimum car insurance requirements for the state of Illinois in order to remain legal on the roadway. We will get into the specific types of insurance needed in a moment, but we also want to mention a type of auto insurance coverage that many people are not aware of – personal injury protection (PIP).

Personal injury protection is designed to help a person cover their medical bills and lost income in the event they are involved in a vehicle accident. Here, our Chicago car accident attorneys discuss how this type of insurance coverage can be beneficial to individuals and their family members, and we want to discuss whether or not PIP insurance is required in Illinois.